Unieqav

Unieqav is the ninth solo studio album by German electronic artist Alva Noto.[6] The record was released on 16 March 2018 via Noton label.

Unieqav
Studio album by
Alva Noto
Released16 March 2018
StudioNoton Studio
GenreElectronic, experimental, minimal techno
Length54:38
LabelNoton N-045
Alva Noto chronology
The Revenant
(2015)		 Unieqav
(2018)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic73/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
Financial Times[2]
Resident Advisor4.1/5[3]
Sputnikmusic4.8/5[4]
Tiny Mix Tapes[5]

Background

The album Unieqav is the third and final installment in his Uni trilogy after 2008’s Unitxt and 2011’s Univrs. This is also seen in the coverart for each, which, when combined, form a triptych spelling Uni. The music is more rhythmic and dancefloor-oriented. Noto explains that the compositions sonically represent an underwater dive.[7]

Reception

Ludovic Hunter-Tilney of Financial Times wrote "Nicolai’s music is inspired by science and data, a sound world of patterns and randomness, such as Unitxt’s conversion of Word and Excel files into sonic form. Patterns win out over randomness on Unieqav. Its 12 tracks are locked into intense geometric patterns, embroidered by the wonderfully detailed digital tones and textures that Nicolai conjures from his software. Sparse techno beats are imprinted in grid-like repetitions. The effect is austere but the degree of action taking place alongside ensures it does not become too severe. Track names advertise the play of difference and similarity".[2]

Andrew Ryce of Resident Advisor stated "Nicolai does a lot with very little. He can reduce his sound down to bundles of frequencies and pulses of noise in ways that can encompass techno, ambient and drone. He can endow the barest sounds with personality, turning them into music that sounds like little else. That's why Unieqav's simple formula is so thrilling: this is dance music with masterful sound design, like techno with an operating system upgrade. The album channels Alva Noto's trademark sounds into jittery, funky music that loses none of the complexity of his more challenging work. That must have been some night in Tokyo—we're still reaping the rewards over a decade later".[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alva Noto.

No.TitleLength
1."Uni Sub"5:50
2."Uni Mia"5:52
3."Uni Version"4:48
4."Uni Clip"1:51
5."Uni Normal"4:25
6."Uni Mic A"3:37
7."Uni Blue"5:52
8."Uni Mic B"5:03
9."Uni DNA" (lyrics, voice – Anne-James Chaton)5:50
10."Uni Edit"1:42
11."Uni Tra"4:19
12."Uni Chord"5:33
Total length:54:38

Personnel
  • Alva Noto – primary artist
  • Bo Kondren – mastering
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References
  1. "UNIEQAV by Alva Noto". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  2. Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (16 March 2018). "Alva Noto: Unieqav — 'sparse techno beats'". Financial Times. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  3. Ryce, Andrew (9 April 2018). "Alva Noto - Unieqav". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  4. W, Aaron (19 March 2018). "Alva Noto: Unieqav". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  5. Kneschke, Tristan. "Alva Noto: Unieqav". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  6. "Alva Noto – Unieqav". Discogs. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  7. "Alva Noto Announces New Studio Album". XLR8R. January 25, 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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